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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,739.33, 11,605.49 and 2,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,739.33, 11,605.49 and 2,191.35 is: 3,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,739.33 : 11,605.49 = 2,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,739.33/11,605.49 = 2,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,739.33x = 11,605.49 × 2,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,739.33x = 25,431,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,679.55/7,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.03

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